Complementary platforms
European Agency
Discover online tools, databases and services from various projects from European Agencies for Inclusive education
Instructions:
Navigate to the available tools and download the material provided following the instructions for use.
Instructions:
Navigate to the available tools and download the material provided following the instructions for use.
Tinkercad
A free online design tool/platform.
Instructions:
Tinkercad is a fun, easy to use, web-based 3D design application. You don’t need any design experience - Tinkercad can be used by anyone. In fact, kids are Tinkercad’s target audience, so don’t worry - this project isn’t complicated! For more instructions please follow our webinars No 3, 4 & 5 (https://insidestem.eu/webinars/ )
Instructions:
Tinkercad is a fun, easy to use, web-based 3D design application. You don’t need any design experience - Tinkercad can be used by anyone. In fact, kids are Tinkercad’s target audience, so don’t worry - this project isn’t complicated! For more instructions please follow our webinars No 3, 4 & 5 (https://insidestem.eu/webinars/ )
Image to stl
Use this free and fast online tool to convert your .PNG and .JPG 2D heightmap images or logo into 3D .STL (stereolithography) mesh/model files suitable for printing with a 3D printer or for loading into your favorite 3D editing package.
Instructions:
For more instructions please watch our webinar No 8
(https://insidestem.eu/webinars/ )
Instructions:
For more instructions please watch our webinar No 8
(https://insidestem.eu/webinars/ )
Convertio
Use this free online tool to convert any digital type of picture, into .svg format, suitable for 3d printing software
Instructions:
Simply upload your file and select source and destination format type, for the conversion. Then download your file. Have in mind that you have a limitation to 10 file conversions/day for the free accounts.
Instructions:
Simply upload your file and select source and destination format type, for the conversion. Then download your file. Have in mind that you have a limitation to 10 file conversions/day for the free accounts.
Terrain2STL
Create STL models of the surface of Earth
Instructions:
For more instructions please watch our webinar No 8
(https://insidestem.eu/webinars/ )
Instructions:
For more instructions please watch our webinar No 8
(https://insidestem.eu/webinars/ )
TouchSee
Convert any text into Braille format and then export as an stl file.
Instructions:
Type your text into the blank box below and it will be converted into braille and appear on a label. To create more than one label, press enter. Once you have created your labels, you may download them as a 3D model and use it any way you want. If you would like to get your labels printed, you may proceed to the 3D printing network by clicking “Get it 3D Printed!”. Then, select your desired 3D printing service and order it to have it printed and delivered. For more instructions please watch our webinar No 8 (https://insidestem.eu/webinars/ )
Instructions:
Type your text into the blank box below and it will be converted into braille and appear on a label. To create more than one label, press enter. Once you have created your labels, you may download them as a 3D model and use it any way you want. If you would like to get your labels printed, you may proceed to the 3D printing network by clicking “Get it 3D Printed!”. Then, select your desired 3D printing service and order it to have it printed and delivered. For more instructions please watch our webinar No 8 (https://insidestem.eu/webinars/ )
Braille Translator
Convert texts into Braille format and then export as a png file.
Instructions:
For more instructions please watch our webinar No 8
(https://insidestem.eu/webinars/ )
Instructions:
For more instructions please watch our webinar No 8
(https://insidestem.eu/webinars/ )
Print disability
The Australia and New Zealand Accessible Graphics Group has a working group for professionals involved in 3D printing for touch readers in Australia and New Zealand.
Instructions:
In the main webpage you will find eight guidelines. Investigate any of these guidelines, based on your needs.
Instructions:
In the main webpage you will find eight guidelines. Investigate any of these guidelines, based on your needs.
Thingiverse
This is a site with 3d model repository that offers free 3D printer models to download.
Instructions:
Detailed Guide
Instructions:
Detailed Guide
My Mini Factory
This is a site with 3d model repository that offers free 3D printer models to download.
Instructions:
Detailed Guide
Instructions:
Detailed Guide
NASA 3d
This is a fun repository of 122 3D printer models created by none other than NASA. Their STL files are made available for free for educational purposes so that you can fabricate landmark objects in the history of space exploration like the Apollo landing sites, the Curiosity Rover, comets, or the Hubble Space Telescope.
Instructions:
Select any of the available 3d models. You can download the stl file and in some cases you have the ability to watch the object through a 3D viewer application.
Instructions:
Select any of the available 3d models. You can download the stl file and in some cases you have the ability to watch the object through a 3D viewer application.
Cults 3d
This is a site with 3d model repository and marketplace, that offer free 3D printer models to download. It lets you browse a large selection of 3D printing designs to print at home.
Instructions:
Simply navigate to the website and sub-categories of the 3d models and find the one you need. You can search by name what you are looking for. There are free and paid 3d models.
Instructions:
Simply navigate to the website and sub-categories of the 3d models and find the one you need. You can search by name what you are looking for. There are free and paid 3d models.
